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Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Computing and Systems Development

Introduction

Edexcel, a Pearson company, is the UK's largest awarding body, offering academic and vocational qualifications to more than 25,000 schools and colleges in over 100 countries worldwide. The BTEC suite of qualifications are available from entry level to level 7, they are highly regarded and recognised by employers and higher education institutes all over the world.

Edexcel BTEC Higher Certificates and Diplomas are designed to provide a specialist vocational programme that offer a strong sector- related emphasis on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding.

The qualifications provide a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in their related sector and allow for direct progression to employment or progression to higher education.

BTEC Higher National Certificate (1 Year)

The HNC is a level 4 qualification delivered over 1 year. The HNC is an embedded component of the HND, however, it can be taken as a stand- alone qualification. If a student opts to take the HNC they would be eligible to gain a National Certificate after successful completion of a minimum of 8 modules.

BTEC Higher National Diploma (2 Years)

The HND is a level 5 qualification delivered over 2 years, the first year at level 4 and the second year at level 5. If a student opts to take the HND they would be eligible to gain a Higher National Diploma after successful completion of a minimum of 16 modules.

Key Facts

The units for this programme focus on how business theory applies in the modern and contemporary workplace. The programme of units aims to offer you the best opportunities for progression, both academically and professionally.

8 Units Year 1 HND (HNC yr 1 only)

Business Skills for E-Commerce

Computer Systems

Employability and Professional Development

Emerging Technologies

Procedural Programming

Event Driven Programming

Networking Technologies

IT Security Management

8 Units Year 2 HND

Information Systems in Organisations

Data Analysis and Design

Data Structures and Algorithms

Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation

Web Applications Development

Computer Games Design and Development

Programming in .NET

Network Security

Single Module Option

If you do not wish to study a full HNC or HND course you may select one or more modules as a stand–alone option and receive a module accreditation certificate, which will give you a qualification for a subject in your area of interest or to help support your career goals.

Edexcel Awarding Body Registration and Certification Fees

Registration is the process which formalises entry to the awarding body for Learners for a qualification of a programme subject and level. Certification is the process of claiming a certificate in recognition of a Learners achievement of a qualification. The Registration and Certification Fee is included in the tuition fees.

The BTEC Higher National Qualifications have been developed with career progression in mind. They allow for progression into or within employment in the business sector, either directly on achievement of the award or following further study to a degree.

This qualification is suitable for students who have already decided that they wish to enter this area of work or for others who wish to use this qualification as a stepping stone in order to enter the specialist area of accountancy.

Assessment of BTEC Higher Nationals is by assignment, typically one or two assignments per module. These assignments will vary and include a mix of formal reports, presentations and practical tasks, but there will be no formal exams.

All modules will be individually graded as ‘pass’, ‘merit’ or ‘distinction’ To achieve a full qualification you must pass all 8 Modules to achieve the higher certificate and all 16 modules to achieve the higher diploma.